Transformation is key to a vital community. People and places must work together to cultivate change and in doing so create and inspire experiences that exceed expectations. The announcement this week of the new $16 million multi-purpose sports stadium pl...

The City of Lafayette Economic Development Department and their consultants, MKSK, held a public input meeting and workshop on June 29, 2017. Attendees were invited to share their thoughts and concerns regarding the Five Points improvement plans...

Applications for the Mayor's Youth Council are now being accepted. High school students who are appointed by the Mayor and City Clerk will have the opportunity to impact the local community through special projects and initiatives; past projects include d...

Spark Lafayette-West Lafayette is a two-city partnership to activate both downtowns with temporary public programming. The result: new opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the many assets already here, participate in creative activities, and ...

In 2017, under the direction of Chief Flannelly, the Community Outreach and Crime Prevention Unit created a podcast, a digital audio series available for download by the Lafayette community. Hosted by Lt. Brian Gossard and Sgt. Scott Galloway, t...

Nextdoor is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free.

In cooperation with CrimeReports.com, the police department will commence a camera registration program. This is designed for people who want to help with the investigative process in the chance a crime occurs near their home or business. The voluntary ...Read on...

On this episode of Inside The Squad, the guys talk to VIPS Cathi Rush. What is a Police VIPS? Hint: Volunteer. How do VIPS help LPD and how does that improve officer efficiency? Also covered is the false alarm reduction program. This is a short podcast an...

In conjunction with the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office, The Lafayette Police believe they have identified the body found in a ditch off of Promenade Parkway around 12:20 Monday afternoon. The Tippecanoe County Corone...

On August 2nd, at approximately 3:36pm, the Lafayette Police Department received a call regarding a suspicious package in the Pavilions Shopping Center at 100 S Creasy Ln. The suspicious package had been located in a vehicle parked near the Armed Forces R...

Update: In response to some of the questions and comments I received after I sent out the my initial post, I wanted to provide you with some additional information. The businesses in around that Sagamore Pkwy & South Street intersection will be open f...

The Lafayette Police Department is mourning the loss of a beloved K-9 that passed away last night. Retired K-9 Tommy served the department’s canine unit alongside Officer Ron Dombkowski from 2008 to 2017. K9 Tommy was a faithful part...

On Tuesday June 20, 2017 at approximately 10:25 PM, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in the 1000-block of Julia Ct. The caller reported that two black males had entered the residence and robbed her at gunpoi...

During the early morning hours of Tuesday June 20, 2017, officers with the Lafayette Police Department investigated two separate reports of armed robberies within a few minutes of each other in the downtown area.

On Sunday, June 18th, at approximately 5:30am, Lafayette police officers responded to the 900-block of Julia Ln in regards to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers met with the female victim and were advised that a male had ent...

On May 10th, at approximately 5:01am, the Lafayette Police Department received a call regarding an attempted robbery at the Circle K gas station in the 3100-block of Ferry St. Witnesses advised a suspect had entered the store with a knife and attempted to...

A great listen about your police department and we've made it easy for those of you who don't use iTunes or Google PlayListen here by clicking this link and it will automatically play:https://soundcloud.com/insidethes...

Around 2:30 AM on March 20th the Lafayette Police Department received an emergency call stating a female had been shot in the area of South 24th Street and Brice Street. The reporting party was driving to an area hospital with the fe...

At approximately 2:27 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a personal injury crash at the intersection of South St. and Market Place Dr. Upon arrival, officers determined that a small passenger vehicle traveling eastbound on Sout...

The Lafayette Police Department is currently investigating the report of a missing person. 29-year-old Steven Lee Montoya of Lafayette has been reported missing by his family, and the Lafayette Police Department is asking for the public’s help i...

Today, the Lafayette Police Department is swearing-in and welcoming two new police officers, Neil Cain and Matthew Santerre. With these additions, the police department will now be at full staff and at the allotted strength of 142 officers. Since January ...

LAFAYETTE, IN - September 24, 2015 - The City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Police Department have come together to address concerns that people have in the Lafayette community about crime, and present components of a comprehensive, ongoing strategy to h...Read on...

Are you aware of an abandoned property that is not well-kept? Abandoned, foreclosed, and vacant properties pose a significant issue for municipalities and communities. And, unfortunately, Lafayette is no different. Research has linked these properties ...Read on...

Our long-running Bedtime Zoo Stories, Little Cub Club, and Young EDventurers programs are retiring, but we've taken all the best loved parts and used them as the foundation for a new generation of education programs!

Columbian Park Zoo is excited to announce a brand new line-up of family and youth programs beginning January 2017!

Our long-running Bedtime Zoo Stories, Little Cub Club, and Young EDventurers programs are retiring, but we've taken all the best loved parts and used them as the foundation for a new generation of education programs!